Head to head · 2 headphones

Live Buds 4 vs Wave Buds

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Live Buds 4
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The short verdict

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Live Buds 4
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Wave Buds
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Choose the Live Buds 4 if
  • Listeners who prefer a bud fit and smart case controls
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Choose the Wave Buds if
  • Longer listening time (480 vs 8 h)
  • Larger drivers (8 vs 1 mm)
  • Cheaper today ($62.5 vs $217)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theLive Buds 40 wins
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Why pick theWave Buds3 wins
+5900%Longer listening time480 vs 8 h
+700%Larger drivers8 vs 1 mm
−$155Cheaper today$62.5 vs $217
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Sound5 differences
Driver type
1 cm
8 mm
Driver size
0.04 in (1 mm)
0.31 in (8 mm)
Frequency response
20 - 40000 Hz
20 - 20000 Hz
Freq. max
40,000
20,000
Sensitivity
106 dB
100 dB
Noise Control1 difference
ANC
Yes
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Battery4 differences
Battery life
4.5 h
480 min
Case battery
590 mAh
550 mAh
Battery type
8 h
47 mAh
Battery capacity (charging case)
590 mAh
550 mAh
Connectivity2 differences
Connection
Wireless
True Wireless Stereo (TWS)
Bluetooth
6.0
5.2
Comfort & Build3 differences
Weight
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9 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP54
Colors
Silver
Black
Charging Case1 difference
Case weight
71
34
Launch1 difference
Released
September 19, 2026
September 10, 2026
Performance1 difference
Sound pressure level (max)
97 dB
95 dB
Battery & charging2 differences
Charging case capacity
590 mAh
550 mAh
Charging case weight
71 g
34 g
Design2 differences
Left earpiece weight
4.8 g
4.5 g
Right earpiece weight
4.8 g
4.5 g
General1 difference
Accessories included in set
4 sizes silicone eartips
3 sizes silicone eartips

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